In the early days of the COVID pandemic, a group of researchers in France started a project called “The Silent Cities Project” to collect soundscape and noise data. In November 2022, they shared their story and their methodology in a
Solving a noise problem takes a lot of research and planning. That means watching videos, reading articles, and reviewing your budget. You’ll eventually choose an affordable solution that you can actually implement. And you might be completely satisfied with the
Arline Bronzaft answers your questions about noise issues Got questions about a noise problem? Here’s your opportunity to get advice from a leading noise expert, Dr. Arline Bronzaft. Dr. Bronzaft has 35 years of experience advising New Yorkers (and others
A student researcher analyzes open-source data on ocean noise Artash Nath is a RISE 100 Fellow and a student researcher who analyzes ocean-noise data to monitor the effects of anthropogenic (human) activity on marine mammal life. He used open-source data
A look at Copenhagen In the spring of 2022, I had an opportunity to spend time in a city I’ve wanted to visit for a long time: Copenhagen. Like some cities in the Netherlands, Copenhagen reimagined itself to increase
How the media covered noise and acoustics in 2021 Every January, Soundproofist compiles a list of notable articles on noise and acoustics that were published during the previous year. So what was notable in 2021? First, the quietness that punctuated
Increase your window’s STC and minimize window noise Working from home? You might be familiar with the blast of a leaf blower from your neighbor’s driveway, or a steady flow of delivery trucks rattling up your street. On alternate days,
Mediators demystify the resolution process Call a mediator first — not a lawyer! If you have an unresolved issue with a neighbor, you might find some peace if you work with a mediator. But many people don’t know about mediation,
An interview with researcher Jessie Oliver When you participate in a citizen science project, you might not be aware of the details that go into the tool design for that project. A lot of planning goes into the who, what,
Ceiling and floor noise is a major complaint from apartment dwellers What’s the number-one noise complaint from apartment dwellers? Usually it’s about the noise of pounding feet and furniture from the apartment upstairs. The noise in your ceiling is impact